Senior Project Architect — Critical Facilities

Gensler; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

Profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Gensler is seeking a Project Architect for Critical Facilities in Chicago to lead and coordinate design through construction documents. You will translate sketches into realized 2D/3D models, collaborate with Practice Area Leaders, and mentor team members.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of architectural design experience, licensure, and a strong portfolio in data centers or similarly complex projects. Proficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred; portfolio submission is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture from an accredited school.
• Licensure required.
• 10+ years of experience in architectural design.
• Experience within Critical Facilities projects or similarly complex projects.
• Proficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite; other tools are advantageous.
• Portfolio and resume in PDF format for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate on design projects in critical facilities, life sciences, and healthcare practice areas, from programming to documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet project objectives.
• Manage documentation coordination with structural, MEP, lighting, AV, accessibility, and building envelope consultants.
• Assist in resolving complex technical and design issues.
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination.
• Provide project team coordination for finished plans, specifications, and material selections.
• Participate in construction administration and review submittals and finish samples.
• Contribute to office initiatives and learning programs.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Relationship management

Coordination

Client coordination

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Architect licensure

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SketchUp

3ds Max

Rhino

Enscape

V-Ray

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gensler is seeking a Project Architect for Critical Facilities in Chicago to lead and coordinate design through construction documents. You will translate sketches into realized 2D/3D models, collaborate with Practice Area Leaders, and mentor team members.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of architectural design experience, licensure, and a strong portfolio in data centers or similarly complex projects. Proficiency with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite is preferred; portfolio submission is required.